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If I were to walk to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
Well, first I'd go to the room where they keep the Cezanne
But if I had by my side a girlfriend
Then I could look through the paintings
I could look right through them
Because I'd have found something that I understand
I understand a girlfriend
That's a girl, friend
Said G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N
That's a girlfriend, baby
That's something that I understand
Alright

I walk through the Fenway, I have my heart in my hands
I understand a girlfriend

That's a girl friend
Oh, that's a G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N
Well, that's a girlfriend, baby
That's something that I understand

Four o'clock in the afternoon in the Fenway
I have my heart in my hands

I understand a girlfriend
That's a girl, friend
That's G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N




That's a girlfriend, oh, baby
Well, that's something that I understand

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Modern's "Girl in 2-3" seem to be straightforward and depict the artist's love for his girlfriend. He opens up by saying that if he had a girlfriend, he could look through the paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston without any distractions. He mentions that having a girlfriend is something that he understands which clearly illustrates how much he cherishes the presence of his girlfriend.


The artist continues by elaborating on how he walks through the Fenway and holds his heart in his hands. The mention of the Fenway could be a reference to a baseball stadium in Boston, which makes it clear that the song is set in Boston. He concludes the song by reaffirming his love for his girlfriend and mentions that she is one thing in his life that he is confident he understands.


Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of love and companionship. The artist seems to be appreciating the sense of security and understanding that comes with having a girlfriend. The song could also be interpreted as a universal emotion that most people can relate to, as it portrays the positive aspects of being in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

If I were to walk to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
If I were to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston by walking there.


Well, first I'd go to the room where they keep the Cezanne
I would go find the room that holds the paintings by Cezanne.


But if I had by my side a girlfriend
However, if I had a girlfriend with me,


Then I could look through the paintings
Then I would be able to enjoy looking at the paintings,


I could look right through them
I would be able to see beyond the paintings and experience a deeper connection,


Because I'd have found something that I understand
Because I would have found something that I can relate to,


I understand a girlfriend
I understand the value of having a girlfriend in my life.


That's a girl, friend
That is a friend who is also a girl,


Said G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N
Spelling out girlfriend's letters, G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N,


That's a girlfriend, baby
That is a girlfriend, my dear.


Alright
This is a word that expresses positive agreement.


I walk through the Fenway, I have my heart in my hands
I walk through Fenway with a sense of vulnerability.


I understand a girlfriend
I know the value of having a girlfriend.


That's a girl friend
That's a friend who is a girl,


Oh, that's a G-I-R-L-F-R-E-N
Oh, that spells girlfriend


Well, that's a girlfriend, baby
That is my girlfriend.


That's something that I understand
That's something that I can identify with.




Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Jonathan Richman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@user-ro2pb3qz3v

I HAD TO RISE UP AND DANCE!
One, two, three, go

[Verse 1]
Friday night, killer queens
Hop a train, on the scene
All the band, is in the wild
Don't you dare touch the dial
We dressed up like a heart attack for you
We dressed up like a heart attack
I'm talkin'
Little jeans, tiny hat
Evan Smith, tiny sax
Drama kings, sing it loud
Drag that shit all over town
Play it like a heart attack for ya
We playin' it like a heart attack

[Chorus]
So kiss me on the cheek
Make it a long goodbye
Ooh, and all the modern girls (The modern girls)
Shakin' their ass tonight
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, love on wire a wire
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Ooh, and all the modern boys (The modern boys)
Are goin' out tonight



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@bleachers

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@rihabsn

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@sarahv7516

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@thejesuschrist

goodass song!

@MILENA-1999

Amรฉn

@goober8798

I think that's what he means about the tiny jeans.

@TheMcGriddy

Saxophones are criminally underused in Music these days, this song is solid proof we need more

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